A combined force searched a compound south of the village of Bangluk in Kabul province’s Kalakan district last night after intelligence indicated militant activity there. The force detained “a few” suspected insurgents, officials said.

Elsewhere, an International Security Assistance Force patrol detained “a few” individuals in a known Taliban compound yesterday in Helmand province’s Nad-e-Ali district, officials said. The individuals tested positive for explosives residue and had bomb-making materials and more than 20 pounds of opium in their possession. They were turned over to Afghan security forces.